HAND FORGED MEDIEVAL CLOAK PINPA7894SmithWare Medieval Blacksmiths were skilled artisans who with simple hand tools such as hammer, anvil and chisel, shaped hot wrought iron or steel into useful and often beautiful items for practical and common purposes. The cloak pin consists of an open-edged ring, with a rotating and sliding needle pin that swings both away or into the open ring. It is used by resting the cloak upon your shoulders, while guiding the pin through the various layers of cloak fabric exposing the pin tip when complete. Then flipping the ring towards the exposed tip, and finally turning the ring so the pin stays snugly above it, thereby keeping the layers of fabric secure. The dark gray finish makes this Twisted Medieval Cloak Pin a versatile accessory to almost any cape or cloak, and will match well with virtually any color you might wear.
• Hand Forged Blackened Steel • Historically Accurate
• Measures: 3" diameter w/ 3.25" pin
BLACKSMITH The term "blacksmith" comes from the activity of "forging" iron or the "black" metal, namely iron as opposed to the "white" metals such as tin, silver or gold; "black metal" so named due to the color of the metal after being heated. The term "forging" means to shape metal by heating and hammering. "Smith" is from the Proto-German "smithaz" meaning "skilled worker" or "craftsman." Not only did Blacksmiths create armour and weapons, but they were also responsible for producing objects such as gates, grilles, railings, nails, candle lamps and fixtures, cooking and eating utensils, tools, furniture, agricultural equipment, jewelry, and decorative and religious items. In Medieval times, a "village smithy" was a staple of every town.
THE CLIP: Forging is the process in which metal is shaped by hammering. Forging is different from machining in that material is not removed by it; rather the iron is hammered into shape. Even punching and cutting operations (except when trimming waste) by smiths will usually re-arrange metal around the hole, rather than drilling it out as swarf. The above clip is a wonderful glimpse into this highly artistic craft. So if you have a moment or two, please watch a skilled blacksmith forge a beautiful Rams head Poker from a white hot piece of steel. A wonderful account of a truly inspiring craft of ages, this blacksmith is certain to make you look at these hand made works of iron and steel with new eyes and appreciation.
